Workout & Stretching Martial Arts-D

Starring:Cristophe Carrio
Director: Christophe Diez
Studio: Independance Productions
Product Type: DVD

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Power yoga "demands your attention," says instructor Rodney Yee. He leads a challenging, constantly progressing series of poses, one flowing into the next, integrating breath, movement, tension, and relaxation. The poses include Sun Salutation, standing poses, forward bends, back bends, twists, and arm balances. The first poses are fairly easy, and with each repetition of the series, Yee adds on more difficult movements, extending the series without pausing. You're encouraged to do as much of the series that fits your level, up to the entire 65-minute workout if you're an experienced yoga practitioner. Although you can begin at any level, some familiarity with yoga is recommended. The Hawaiian setting is gorgeous and inspiring. This is an excellent yoga workout that you can grow with, adding on more as you get stronger. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews:

The Best of The Best.......2007-06-20

I purchased this DVD three years ago and, although I own many yoga DVDs, "Power Yoga: Total Body Workout" and "Total Energy Yoga," another Yee DVD, are the ones to which I keep returning. "Power Yoga" is, as advertised, an excellent, total body workout -- albeit not one for beginners -- with just the right amount of instruction and no irritating "pep talks" or celebrity prattling: in other words, real yoga.

Most positions are held for 30 seconds, although a few are held for shorter periods of time and one --upward bow -- is repeated three times in a row. Sufficient time is permitted for transfer from one position to the next, even if, in the beginning, a practitioner cannot maintain the "flow" and needs to walk from one position to another. In my view, Yee is, along with Shiva Rea, the best yoga instructor making DVDs, and "Power Yoga" is his best DVD, overall.

One additional note: Recently, I have been employing this yoga practice and Yee's "Total Energy Yoga" along with physical therapy to treat a "frozen shoulder". My physical therapist is impressed by the progress that I have made using these yoga DVDs. While I would never suggest that anyone -- especially someone with an injury -- try an exercise DVD without first consulting his or her doctor, I have to say that yoga and, specifically, Rodney Yee, has worked for me.

excellent workout.......2007-06-13

This is a great yoga workout. It's quite strenuous, and I'd recommend it for advanced beginners or intermediate yoga practitioners. The set is beautiful and the cues are perfect. If you just started yoga, I wouldn't recommend starting with this dvd, but if you are already fairly fit and familiar with yoga, this is a great choice.

Another A++++.......2007-06-11

Easy to follow, wonderful techniques, and spectular aiding in body tension. I also enjoy the muscle building the video provides. I has been only a few weeks and I already see and feel the differance. Thank You Rodney!! ;)

Awesome DVD, great challenges.......2007-06-07

This DVD is great. It pushes you and yet allows you to make modifications were necessary. It is an hour long and really makes you sweat if you push yourself deep into the poses. Clear visuals and great instruction. I love this DVD and if I end up skipping my gym workout this is the first DVD I grab at home. WONDERFUL!
~andrea

Intense!.......2007-06-05

This is an intense, long workout that is "do-able", but be prepared! I am a beginner but practice everyday with Rodney Yee's AM/PM Yoga for Beginners (love that DVD!) and other DVDs and am working my way up to intermediate level. I try to do the more intense and time consuming Yoga a few times a week, when I can fit it into my schedule. Because this one is the longest of my videos, I don't get to do it too much since there never seems to be enough time in the day. I also like to hold the stretches a little more than is allowed in this video. I affectionately refer to this DVD as the "boot camp/drill sergeant" workout because its a constant stream of instructions and movement. This is a good video for someone who is looking for more of an actual workout and not so much of the relaxation and long hold periods of stretches. Is one of the only workouts that makes me sweat!

Average customer rating:

Excellent
Good Basic Workout: Accompanies PBS Shows and Roizen Books
You Workout DVD Does Not Work Properly
Fun Walking Workouts
This is for real people making a real life change

You On A Diet Workout
Starring: Michael Roizen , Mehmet Oz , and Joel Harper
Manufacturer: CustomFlix
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You on a Diet With Dr Michael Roizen
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ASIN: B000K7JY7S
Release Date: 2006-10-30

Description

30-minute DVD with workouts designed for beginners, moderate, and regular exercisers--all done so you can exercise without lots of equipment. For the first time in our history, scientists are uncovering astounding medical evidence about dieting--and why so many of us struggle with our weight and the size of our waists. Now researchers are unraveling biological secrets about such things as why you crave chocolate or gorge at buffets or store so much fat.

Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, America's most trusted doctor team and authors of the bestselling YOU series have now translated this cutting-edge information into the bestselling book, YOU: On a Diet, and have collaborated with celebrity trainer Joel Harper to develop an accompanying exercise program that will help you build muscle and shave inches off your waist. A portion of the proceeds of this DVD are going to www.healthcorps.net.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-06-11

This is one of the best exercise DVD workouts I have every used. The instructions are clear and precise. Also, the exercises are simple but very, very effective. I highly recommend it!

Good Basic Workout: Accompanies PBS Shows and Roizen Books.......2007-06-11

I was happy to see this workout DVD, which is a callisthenics, yoga and pilates combo. The beginner version is low to no impact with static holds and stretches. I use it as a warm-up for more strenuous stuff. The basic is not cardio and will not burn calories, but it's a good morning/evening or preliminary routine with good instruction and nothing annoying -- except for the caveat below. It pretty much hits all the muscle groups.

All three workouts seem to last 20 min, which makes them efficient. The advanced one moves faster and therefore is more challenging and does provide some cardio. As a woman, I appreciate the emphasis on shoulders and chest, which is where I am weak. Most exercise stuff geared toward women works our fat zones, which is good. But this one rounds things out, IMHO.

ONE CAVEAT: The instructor, Joel Harper, doesn't always have good form in the lower half of his body. He isn't as stretched as he should be. It bothers me that his legs are always slightly bent, even when they should be straight. He does not have one continuous line from hip through knee through foot, which often dangles rather than being flexed, pointed or facing forward as is common in yoga. He isn't be a good role model for lower body work or for full stretches and extensions that pull along the hamstrings. But hopefully better informed users of the tape know that and improve on the teacher's form.;-)

Amazon's price is excellent. However, you can also find all three workouts online for free (legitimately) and can access it as a Podcast for listening on your own or viewing with Quicktime from your computer. Apparently you can also see it on a Photo iPod.

You Workout DVD Does Not Work Properly.......2007-06-08

I beleive the workout DVD would be excellent; however, the DVD, brand new out of the box skipped and jumped and the sound quality was extremely poor. It was not my DVD player because I tried it in several players including my laptop, all with very poor sound and visual quality. I would have enjoyed this DVD in addition to the manual I purchased had it worked properly. I need to make arrangements for a return, but I haven't had the time to package the item for return.

Fun Walking Workouts.......2007-06-08

This is a two CD workout. Each CD contains a 1/2 hour walking workout with periodic fitness tips given by Michael or Joel (can't remember which one), followed by a nice stretch (which I found a little difficult to do while wearing my CD player pouch), and then it is followed by the same 1/2 hour walking workout with no talking--so each CD actually has two 1/2 hour workouts, with a stretch in between. Both workouts have no singing--it's all music. They are both nicely paced--even the beginner workout gets you up to a nice pace rather quickly. The advanced CD has great music (at least, if you are a baby boomer, like me), but I enjoyed both of them. I am an advanced exerciser, used to walking in the morning almost every day for 30-60 minutes, and then doing a workout tape at night. SO--I don't know why, but I really enjoy doing this workout--even though the tips sometimes are a little corny--I still found the music fun and the workout very doable.

This is for real people making a real life change.......2007-06-04

Doctors Oz and Roizen know us. They know we are normal people who need to make some healthy changes to live better. This workout doesn't require a new outfit, special equipment, or an already fit body. This DVD is very user friendly, creates a comfortable atmosphere, and really shows results in a couple weeks!

Denise Austin: Boot Camp - Total Body Blast

Average customer rating:

I used to run 10k a day
Not perfect, but I like it anyway...
Great Workout
Fat burning machine!
Fun and challenging

Denise Austin: Boot Camp - Total Body Blast
Starring: Denise Austin
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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Denise Austin: Fat Burning Dance Mix
Denise Austin: Hit the Spot - Core Complete
Shrink Your Female Fat Zones
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Burn Fat Fast - Cardio Dance & Sculpt

ASIN: B000IHY9UC
Release Date: 2006-12-19

Description

In BOOT CAMP: TOTAL BODY BLAST, your personal drill sergeant Denise Austin will transform your body into a fat-burning furnace with dynamic intervals of punches, kicks, and power drills! Banish flab, burn mega calories and sculpt a champion body with Denise's unique blend of cardio, strength training and FUN! The DVD includes: CARDIO BOOT CAMP: Blast into shape with this 20-minute, high-energy workout that interchanges short bursts of cardio with longer workout periods that combine kickboxing, sports drills and calorie-crunching calisthenics! STRENGTH BOOT CAMP: Experience another level of interval training with this explosive, 20-minute workout that alternates strengthening exercises (using hand weights) with heart-pounding cardio boosts to incinerate fat and keep your heart-rate soaring! FLEXIBILITY: Look and feel better than ever with this 10-minute series of active, isolated, stretching moves and techniques designed to improve your posture, flexibility and overall athletic performance!

Customer Reviews:

I used to run 10k a day.......2007-06-17

I used to be a very active athlete..running, basketball, gymnastics...you name it. A couple of months ago I graduated college and moved out to a tiny apartment in a big city with my boyfriend and needed to find a way to workout without paying big bucks for a gym and without running in the dangerous area I live in.

This was the answer. I consider myself in great shape, and was very skeptical about girly workout videos. Since I started this video my flexibility improved greatly, I've become more defined, and my balance has improved. I never weigh myself, but if you eat your greens and use this workout tape, you will lose fat. Also, I'm very muscular and was worried about getting "big," and this doesn't do that at all.

I was also very concerned about how cheesy this was going to be. I didn't want to look like an idiot working out in front of my boyfriend, and you really don't do anything ridiculous, like some of the dance cardio stuff out there. In fact, sometimes he jumps in and tries to keep up.

My suggestion: do the 40 minute workout every other day, and use Carmen Electra's Fit to Strip (disk 2) every other day. Results are amazing.

Not perfect, but I like it anyway..........2007-06-17

This is a tough DVD to get into. You must be fast and coordinated. Denise combines 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of interval training (cardio and weight training combined), and 10 minutes of flexibility stretches. Some of the moves are tricky and unpredictable, and some are hard to do, like the backward leg lunges, but keep moving. That's what's important. This workout will really make you sweat a lot. But I like that because that what's needed to lose weight. I do all 3 workouts at a time and feel very accomplished afterward. I highly recommend this DVD.

Great Workout.......2007-06-12

I just got this DVD and I think is a great cardio workout. The first day that I did it made me sweat in the first 10 minutes and once or twice I stop for seconds to take a sip of water, my heart was right to the roof; even thoug I run 3 to 5 times a week for 50 minutes. So, right know I'm doing this DVD 3 times a week and this will be my second week and still is challenging. I defenely recomend this DVD for an intermediate/advanced level not for beginners. It is a great Workout!!!
Thank you Denise

Fat burning machine!.......2007-06-10

I love this dvd! I have Taebo and Pilates, but this is the only one that I REALLY love. It works so well, and has 2 workouts and a flexibility section so that you don't get bored. You can choose to do one or the other, or do all three for a real fat blasting workout! I did the Cardio section for about 4 non-consecutive days and cheated on my diet, but I still lost 3 1/2 lbs doing this workout. I LOVE IT!

Fun and challenging.......2007-06-09

I am enjoying this DVD very much. Denise keeps you moving through a challenging and dynamic workout. I recommend it for anyone that is fairly fit and wants to get a good aerobic and strenth training workout.

Average customer rating:

If you have bad knees, beware!!
I love this DVD! Best excerise tape ever!
Worked for me
Good Workout.
Biggest Loser DVD

The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 1
Starring: Caroline Rhea , Ryan C. Benson , Matt Hoover , Kelly Minner , and J.D. Roth
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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The Biggest Loser: The Weight Loss Program to Transform Your Body, Health, and Life--Adapted from NBC's Hit Show!
The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 2
The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Healthy, Delicious Recipes Adapted from NBC's Hit Show
The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing: The Complete Body Workout (5-Disc DVD Set: Shape Up - Front, Shape Up - Back, Cardio Kickbox, Maximize - Full Frontal, Maximize - Back in Action)
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FREE GIFT WRAPPING is available with this item at checkout

ASIN: B000BQ7J70
Release Date: 2005-12-20

Product Description

Real People...Real Solutions...Real Weight Loss! This is a workout DVD with 6 different programs, along with a bonus nutrition plan and features Personal Trainer Bob Harper and contestants from Seasons 1 and 2! The Five 20 Minute Segments Include: 2 Cardio workouts, Weights workout, Bootcamp workout, and Stretching. You too can achieve dramatic results like the contestants with the right amount of diet and exercise! Make sure to check out the The Biggest Loser Book for even more diet tips and motivation!

Customer Reviews:

If you have bad knees, beware!!.......2007-06-30

This is a good exercise program and can definitely be used to lose weight and firm up, but if you have bad knees you absolutely do NOT want this video. It is full of deep lunges, squats and jumping jacks. After doing the first program one time, I injured my left knee and was on the couch for a week. Good vibe in the video, though - it's nice seeing the participants struggling as hard as you are to do the exercises. And Bob has a great, fun personality. Just watch out for those knees!!

I love this DVD! Best excerise tape ever!.......2007-06-27

I used to go to the gym all the time before having my first baby. I went on the treadmills and eliptical, but I really loved the strength training classes. Since having my baby, I have no time for the gym. I have a few excerise tapes (Cardio Yogo, Pilates, Abs of Steel, etc.) but I've never really enjoyed them much. I read that this DVD lets you customize your workout and has short (20-25 minute) workouts for strength training, low-intensity, high-intensity, bootcamp and then warm-up and cool-down/stretch. I liked the idea of picking from this menu and working out for 20-25 minutes or longer, depending on how much time I had.

Well --- I love every one of these work-outs. Especially bootcamp. It is difficult but short. They are interval based, so you'll do push-ups or squats or punching for a minute, and then switch. That way, you get to work a different muscle/area when you reach your limit. I have beeen recommending this to everyone. Plus, I love Trainer Bob (he is so funny) and his rapport with the "biggest loser" team. I like that they are real looking people sweating and complaining (a little) instead of barbies in leotards with plastic smiles.

Worked for me.......2007-06-19

I have tried them all, and I really like this DVD. I recognize the people in it and the sessions are short and not intimidating. The exercises are for bigger folks not skinny, perfect hardbodies. It feels more like a realistic workout & plan, and I have been able to stick with it and even look forward to it. Trainer Bob is motivating and it's funny.

Good Workout........2007-06-04

This DVD workout is good. I only gave it 4 starts because I have only dont one workout so far.

I started with the begginer workout. It was a good workout. I was sweating like never before. I cant wait to get to the other workouts.

I like the fact that I could follow along right off the bat. The moves have modified versions incase you need them.

Bob is a nice trainer. He is very encouraging. He is always reminding you to do what you can and to hold in your abs.

I would reccomend this dvd to anyone who wants to start at a good easy pace and work up.

I like the fact that the cast couldnt keep up...I didnt feel like I was alone.

Biggest Loser DVD.......2007-06-01

Love it....gives a great workout with plenty of variety and adjustability to the workout program. Enjoy the show and the opportunity to workout with the cast.

Average customer rating:

Great, but not for beginners
Great workout
Boring and unbalanced - DON'T BUY THE HYPE!
Great workout for anyone
Great for moms to be!

The Perfect Pregnancy Workout
Starring: Karyne Steben
Director: Elisa Llamido; Jack West
Manufacturer: Far Star Productions, Inc.
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ASIN: B000BLKJ5E
Release Date: 2002-12-01

Description

You've got nine months to prepare for the challenge of your life. Use every minute! The Perfect Pregnancy Workout will: -improve your mood -reduce lower back pain -develop mental discipline to control labor pain -tone your lower body to handle the demands of labor and birth -make it easier to lose weight after your baby is born -strengthen your upper body to lift and hold your baby -help eliminate or avoid incontinence and hemorroids

Karyne Steben, a world-class acrobat formerly with Cirque du Soleil, leads us through the sculpting workout, combining strength moves with graceful flexibility.

First time exercisers can feel at ease; Karyne illustrates exercise techniques and explains the dos and don'ts of exercise during pregnancy in a clear, easy-to-understand twelve-minute instructional section.

With options to make it fun for beginners and challenging for advanced exercisers, anyone can do The Perfect Pregnancy Workout!

The Perfect Pregnancy Workout video is a 43 minute pregnancy exercise video: 5 minute warm-up, 33 minute workout, 5 minute cool down. There is also a 12 minute instructional section explaining proper technique for pregnancy exercise.

*The Perfect Pregnancy Workout includes exercise variations for women with diastasis recti.*

Customer Reviews:

Great, but not for beginners.......2007-07-03

I took this DVD to my Dr. and was told that I should stick with the other DVD, a lower impact DVD. I am going to try to sell it and if that doesn't work, I'm going to try to use it after the pregnancy.

Great workout.......2007-06-27

I've done sports all my life and this DVD really has fit the bill during my third pregnancy. I really like having some ab work incorporated in the workout as any pregnancy stretches those muscles and I hope to minimize the effects of this after the baby is out. The pacing of the workout is really good -- enough so that I generate a light sweat. There aren't ANY strange contortist moves and you can always modify the move (according to the instructor's guidance) so that you can still keeping working out. It's a great workout.

Boring and unbalanced - DON'T BUY THE HYPE!.......2007-06-25

After reading other reviews and ordering this video, I had much higher expectations than what it delivered. The video was boring, short, and heavy on the arm excercises. I did not think the price was anywhere close to being a value for what they spent on production of this (which had to be almost nothing). I have Pilates videos that are similar moves but much more entertaining and a better, more balanced workout. I have taught aerobics before and would never have had such dull music and surroundings for a class. I could only get through it once, and decided if I want a low impact workout at home I'll just use my regular Pilates videos. What a waste of $30!

Great workout for anyone.......2007-06-24

Although I am overweight & 3 months pregnant, I love to do workout videos and thought this one was great. It is not too strenuous yet it gives you a great strengthening workout leaving you feeling stonger and more energized. I do rotate this video with Yoga for Pregnancy, Labor & Birth and feel that I am getting a great workout that will better prepare me for the next 6 months to come.

Great for moms to be!.......2007-06-19

This was a good workout while pregnant...really enjoyed it.

Average customer rating:

Dancing challenged
not too hard, not too easy
A Lot of Fun
Fun Workout!
Fun, fun, fun!

Jamie King- Rock Your Body
Starring: Jamie King
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
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ASIN: B000MGBLGE
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Product Description

"Rock Your Body" is a non-stop, high-energy cardio routine filled with the latest dance moves. Jamie King has devised a workout that tones all parts of the body, increased flexibility and strength, and promotes weight loss.

Customer Reviews:

Dancing challenged.......2007-06-27

Unless you have some kind of dance background, this workout is a little tough. Jamie shows you each routine at a slow pace, but steps it up a notch too quick. It takes me a while to catch on and this went way too fast for me.

not too hard, not too easy.......2007-06-26

this dvd is a great work out for beginners and pretty good dancers. after pregnancy, i have not gone to the gym. succumbing to work out videos to get some sort of exercise, i picked up this dvd because i missed hip hop dance class. the moves are not too hard to get, but not so easy that i don't want to do the dvd again. just doing it 4 times earns your money back since dance classes are usually 10 dollars per hour or so. the only thing i did not like is at the end of the dvd jamie breaks down two of the 8 counts he thinks were "hard" but he actually chooses the easier 8 counts to break down. rock your body! rock your body!

A Lot of Fun.......2007-06-08

Finally a Jamie King dance workout I don't have to try and follow along on the Nike website! I liked this workout a lot, and I usually find most cardio hip-hop DVDs lame. It's "organised" like a dance class, with phrases learned at half-time then tempo, a dress rehearsal where you put it all together and then a performance where you run the whole thing through a few times. The choreography is cool, and once you know it you can put a lot more energy into it and have a fun workout. Sometimes they counted off the beat, but it's easy to ignore that if you can count. This isn't high-intensity like a Les Mills dance class, but for a day where you want a steady-state burn, this is a fun workout to try. I hope there'll be more of these down the line, maybe getting progressively harder.

Fun Workout!.......2007-06-05

Another review broke down the sections of the DVD very well, so I won't dwell on that.

The workout is hard at first, you will stumble through the moves, and you won't be able to keep up. This is a good thing! It makes the workout more of a challenge and something that I will keep coming back to. Just don't feel down or frustrated if you don't get it at first.

You can tell Jamie's background is dance and not aerobics or fitness, but that's not a bad thing either. It is really helpful if you know how to pickup on the 8 counts.

There is also a Rock Your Body book available that has the same routine that's on the DVD in picutres. This was really helpful the first few times. The book has lots of other great info too, and I would suggest you pick it up

Fun, fun, fun!.......2007-05-22

I bought this DVD after reading that it was Shape magazine's DVD of the month, and I just finished my second time doing it. Overall, it's a great workout that is a lot of fun!

Jamie King leads the workout, and he is accompanied by four back-up dancers. Jaime has a lot of energy, and makes the workout fly by, which is always nice. The workout is broken down into six main sections: a warm-up, rehearsal 1, rehearsal 2, dress rehearsal (where you put the two sections together slowly), the performance (where you put the two sections together more quickly in front of an "audience"), and a cool down.

In each of the two rehearsal sections, Jamie breaks down the choreography and makes it very esay to follow. If you can't get a move, though, a great feature of the DVD is that in several places you can click on a sub-menu and go to the bonus section where Jamie breaks down the move even more slowly.

One of the things that makes this workout so unique is that the workout is done on a stage with a DJ playing music. During the dress rehearsal and performance sections, the dancers and Jamie also change into "costumes" and even do the routine in front of a live audience. It really feels like you're a rock star while doing these sections of the workout!

The DVD also has a bonus strength section and a section where Jamie breaks down the moves in more detail. The first time I did this workout, I couldn't quite keep up with the nuances of the moves, but I can see progress and I can also see that I won't be bored with this DVD in the future.

The last thing I wanted to say is that I was pleasantly surprised about how this workout got my heart rate up. It's true that there are much harder cardio dance workouts out there, but I was definitely breaking a sweat -- and having fun while doing it! Overall, it's a fun, very unique workout!

Average customer rating:

Working Out at the Playboy Mansion!
Pure fun...and pain!
Girls Next Door Workout DVD
Great Workout!
Fun workout!

Girls Next Door Workout
Starring: Playboy
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B000NO23X0
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Description

GRAB YOUR TOWELS AND YOUR HOTTEST T'S AND SHORTS BECAUSE THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR ARE GOING TO MAKE YOU SWEAT! THE PLAYBOY MANSION IS HOME TO HOLLY, BRIDGET AND KENDRA, BUT TODAY IT'S THE LOCATION FOR YOUR PRIVATE TRAINING SESSION WITH HEF'S ONE AND ONLY THREE. WHETHER IT'S KENDRA'S HOT HIP-HOP ROMP, THE MORE DEMANDING BRIDGET'S BOOT CAMP CHALLENGE OR THE SHEER FUN OF HOLLY'S SEXY SILHOUETTE SHAPE UP, YOU'LL FIND EACH ONE EQUALLY EXHILARATING! JOIN IN, LET THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR GAMES BEGIN AND WORK OUT TO WIN!

Customer Reviews:

Working Out at the Playboy Mansion!.......2007-06-27

I have a huge collection of excersize videos and dvds. I really enjoy this workout due to how it is broken up into 3 different 15 minute segments. You can do them all or one or two in conjunction w/ another workout. Two of the workouts are a mix of toning and ab workouts w/ some cardio while the third is pure cardio kickboxing style. It is fun to follow the Playmates and listen to them talk about living at the Mansion while you get a good workout. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good easy to follow workout.

Pure fun...and pain!.......2007-06-12

I love this workout DVD! It kicked my butt, my quads still hurt. I was laughing and sweating for the whole thing. It feels real, like your one of their friends and you're just working out together. I was never bored or felt like I wanted to stop the video...which I usually do! I highly recommend this for anyone that needs a good motivater and a good laugh.

Girls Next Door Workout DVD.......2007-05-30

I really liked this workout DVD because it's kind of like watching an episode of the show, which I really enjoy. The only thing I would say (reason why I didn't give it 5 stars) is that there is a little redundancy with Holly and Bridget's workouts. Still great though! I like this workout DVD because I know that I will do it more than once, unlike others I've tried in the past. So, overall - a good workout and I would love to see more workouts in the future from the girls!

Great Workout! .......2007-05-24

I love watching The Girls Next Door and I caught the episode of them making the workout dvd, as soon as it was over I went online and pre-ordered it. I got it today and tried it out. I'm a fit person who works out everyday so I didn't expect too much from it, but hey it's The Girls Next Door so I had to do it. The fifteen minutes with Holly was a nice toning workout to hit some of those difficult places. Then it came to Bridget and man I was sweating like you wouldn't believe by the end of that one. With Kendra, it was an awesome power workout at the end of the dvd. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to have a good time hitting some key places that everyone wants to look great. Great job Holly, Bridget and Kendra!

Fun workout!.......2007-05-10

After having two kids in two years, my body was a complete mess. I had almost given up, but I was watching our local cable and saw the Girls video sneak peak. I taped it and came back after the kids went down for a nap. By the time I was done with all three workouts (45 min), I was sweating and laughing. I had a great time. Holly talks to you like you are one of her close friends, and Bridgett and Kendra get you completely worn out. It was great! I went for a jog after, and a couple weeks later I can already see results.

Average customer rating:

YOGA LICIOUS!
Good concept, but I'm very disappointed
Way Too Fast
Shiva Rea- Yoga Shakti
Lunar Series good for siactic and putting me to sleep

Shiva Rea - Yoga Shakti
Starring: Jean-Michel Jarre , and Marc Caro
Manufacturer: Gemini Sun Records
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ASIN: B0001611DS
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Amazon.com

Comprehensive but user-friendly, reasonably challenging but accessible to a variety of levels, Yoga Shakti is inarguably one of the best yoga products on the market--no small achievement when one considers just how many of them there are. Instructor-creator Shiva Rea, a California-based yogi of considerable international renown, specializes in vinyasa yoga (a vinyasa is essentially a series of flowing, connected poses, incorporating breath and movement and cultivating heat, strength, flexibility, and balance). Four complete practices are presented, ranging in length from 42 to 85 minutes and including Basic Flow (for beginners), two more vigorous Solar Flow sequences, and a Lunar Flow sequence falling somewhere in the middle in terms of degree of difficulty; familiar poses like sun salutations, forward bends, lunges, twists, and inversions are featured, although Rea adds many of her own touches (such as the four "dancing warrior" sections, sun salutation variations designed for intermediate users and focusing on hips, backbends, and so on), and there are also sections devoted to pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. It's all good, but the principal innovation of Yoga Shakti is the "yoga matrix," which allows users to customize and program their own workouts, drawing on portions of any or all of the four sequences to create series of various lengths and levels of intricacy (some guidelines are suggested for the less experienced) and thus keep their practices fresh and evolving. One can also do the various workouts with or without the instruction audio track on (the Indian-New Age-flavored music is quite good, and usually unobtrusive), and there's even an entire second disc, containing interviews, additional instruction, travel footage (filming took place primarily in India and the Maldive Islands), and more. All in all, Yoga Shakti is most impressive. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

YOGA LICIOUS!.......2007-06-08

This is the breast! Best yoga DVD ever! You're always able to change it up and and the visuals and instructions are flabulous! Perfect for beginners and intermediate yoga lovers.

Good concept, but I'm very disappointed.......2007-06-06

Let me start by apologizing for offending the tastes of Shiva Rea fans. I'm not really sure how this review could be SO unhelpful but keep a-voting, I stand by my opinion. This really is a nice concept, I like that you can choose your own workout or follow a set workout. This DVD also has some gorgeous cinematography. The main problem for me is Shiva, I personally don't enjoy her style of teaching at all. The poses she includes in this workout are not ones that I enjoy or find challenging. Another main gripe I have is that when you build your own workout it has poor "flow", and there is a pause for titling between each set section. The meditation at the end is short, and her words are nonsensical and make me want to laugh out loud. I never reach for this DVD and I can't see myself growing to love it. I realize this is a very popular DVD, which is why I purchased it, and that many of you will find my review unhelpful but it's just my honest opinion. I hope it helps someone! :)

Way Too Fast.......2007-05-30

I used to do a yoga class and I thought this tape would be fun at home. It is way to fast on all the moves. All it is is a woman on a beach doing yoga with NO instruction on what she's doing. I wish I could return it.

Shiva Rea- Yoga Shakti.......2007-05-28

I loved it! Well planned, nice flow, a pleasure to watch and practice with.

Lunar Series good for siactic and putting me to sleep.......2007-05-25

There are four series put together, and multiples you can put together with this new form of programing. The basic is too basic for me, but I love the other choices, particularly the lunar. Don't be in a hurry though, the series are long, and it's up to you to adjust them if you want.

Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy

Average customer rating:

Yoga for the beginner
Very helpful video
Excellent product
Yoga for the Rest of Us worked for the Rest of Us
Just do it ... Peggy shows you can

Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy
Starring: Peggy Cappy
Manufacturer: Wgbh Boston
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ASIN: B0001IXT90
Release Date: 2004-03-23

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"You don't need to be thin, young, and a contortionist to do this program," says instructor Peggy Cappy. Yoga for the Rest of Us is a yoga practice for people who might be inflexible, out of shape, or feeling aches and pains. Cappy presents three 20-minute routines that work separately or together. Part 1 is a series of warm-up seated stretches. Part 2 presents standing poses, holding a chair if needed. Part 3 is a flowing series of Sun Salutations, building stamina, and again using a chair if necessary, followed by relaxation. Public television yoga instructor Cappy teaches gently and quietly, accompanied by demonstrators of various ages and conditions. Recommended for people who thought that yoga was beyond them because of age, medical conditions, or fitness level, especially those with functional challenges, such as not being able to bend down or reach for a top shelf. --Joan Price

Description

At last, a yoga program that anyone can do!

Yoga for the Rest of Us will ease you into the world of yoga—whatever your age and ability—and can become your personal at-home yoga trainer. Use it in the morning or at night and discover how easily yoga can be incorporated into your daily routine and how quickly you'll see the benefits for your body and spirit.

Presented in three twenty-minute segments that can be done separately or as a complete one-hour workout, host Peggy Cappy: • Leads you through some warm up stretches and breathing exercises to get your yoga work-out started • Moves on to standing yoga poses, all of which can be done with the help of a chair • Finishes with sun salutations and easy exercises that will encourage relaxation

Special Bonus Footage! Travel to Peterborough, New Hampshire, to meet Peggy Cappy, a yoga instructor who has worked with students of all ages and abilities for over 20 years, and has perfected a yoga program that is easy, effective, and enjoyable. Peggy's unique approach to yoga has adults finding they have energy and flexibility they never dreamed possible at their age.

On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 4x3 fullframe.

Customer Reviews:

Yoga for the beginner.......2007-06-27

Peggy Cappy's yoga is for all, but especially for the beginner or those who thought yoga would be too difficult in senior years. Peggy Cappy's "Yoga for the Rest of Us" will put all those thoughts to rest and will get you "hooked" on yoga as you begin to experience more strength and better mobility. Try it, you'll like it!

Very helpful video.......2007-06-21

So simple and soothing, yet very effective positions, taught beautifully. After knee and hip surgeries this has been greatly helpful in my getting back to flexibility.

Excellent product.......2007-06-12

I am very satisfied with this product. It fits my needs perfectly and I look forward to using it for a long time.

Yoga for the Rest of Us worked for the Rest of Us.......2007-06-09

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Cappy's yoga session. It was fun and easy to follow. Her choice of participants helped us to feel that we too could perform yoga moves. It's a great way to relax and stretch the muscles. Definitely worth the purchase!

Just do it ... Peggy shows you can.......2007-04-14

I also first saw Peggy Cappy on PBS, ordered DVD and enjoyed it as much as the PBS presentation .. in fact liked it well enough to order "More of Yoga for the Rest of Us" LOL Yoga is for everyone, and Peggy shows people how to proceed. Good for Seniors or anyone needing a little alternative help.

10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates

Average customer rating:

can't ask for much in 10
Great workout
Love It!!!
Ignore the positive reviews...
Effective!

10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates
Starring: Lara Hudson
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B000GEIRAU
Release Date: 2006-09-05

Description

NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we've developed 5 dynamic Pilates workouts that are just 10 minutes each. The workouts were designed by internationallyrecognized Pilates Instructor Lara Hudson using a technique called Power Precision Sequencing that is specifically designed to give you rapid results. These compact, ultra-efficient workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas … or do all of them together for one total-body 50-minute Pilates workout! SUPER TONED BUNS & THIGHS Tone, firm and sculpt your lower body while lifting your buns - this 10 Minute segment will give you the results you've been looking for! ARM & SHOULDER SHAPER Get toned, sexy, sleek arms and shoulders with this Pilates-inspired program that incorporates light hand weights for dramatic, rapid results. WAIST SLIMMER Flatten your belly and slim your waist with this super- targeted segment that focuses on toning your entire core. TOTAL BODY BLAST This total-body conditioning segment is a real calorie burner - AND it's unique, fluid and fun! SLIM & SLEEK STRETCH Increase your flexibility, improve your posture and get those famous long, lean body lines that Pilates is known for with the Slim & Sleek Stretch.

Customer Reviews:

can't ask for much in 10.......2007-06-19

Got this to try something new and wanted to work on my flexability. Good for light days or days you want to focus on abs and stretching. Only thing I really wish is that she would cue better on the breathing. There are parts that she focuses really well on it or makes it very obvious whether you should be inhaling or exhaling, and then there are others that she moves very quickly through and doesn't give quite enough instruction on breathing or the beginner modifications. Overall not bad for what it is. Has potential once I get more aquainted with proper breathing and moves.

Great workout.......2007-06-16

I am impressed with this 10-minute workout. The exercises are excellent and focused.

Love It!!!.......2007-06-14

I bought this DVD on a whim. I saw it in a store and it looked interesting. The variety is really great. I love that I can set up my own workout if I want to do certain areas one day or do the whole thing if I have the time and energy. For me, there are also some really different exercises and stretches, not the same old stuff I've been doing. I highly recommend it.

Ignore the positive reviews..........2007-06-03

I'd give this zero stars if I could. These people giving positive reviews must be professional Pilates instructors or acrobats. Contrary to what someone on here said, this is NOT for beginners or even those that have done Pilates for awhile. I did this once and now I'm going to get rid of it. The instructor is nice and cues very well; you can learn this from the start if you can do all the difficult moves. But I couldn't. I hurt my back, neck, arms, and hands, sweat just a little bit, and felt like I accomplished absolutely nothing except to injure myself. I don't recommend this for anyone unless they're an expert at twisting themselves into impossible positions for long periods of time. Take my advice and stay away from this.

Effective!.......2007-05-27

I've never ever done pilates, so I have to say that this was a bumpy start. She goes a little fast, so I recommend that the viewer watch the segment first and then do it. But this being nitpicky. I love the 10 minute solution series because it allows me to customize my workout and I can try new things in small amounts. The instructor is great, and the workouts themselves are productive without being painfully strenuous. The best part is that I can feel the results and I'm not bored!

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